HIGHWAYS NEWS EXCLUSIVE – Leading connected vehicle experts launch company to maximise eCall benefits
Four of the world’s most knowledgeable consultants in connected vehicles and traffic operations have launched a company to improve the use and benefits of the automated eCall safety systems built into almost every new car and van on our roads. eCall is a built-in safety feature which automatically activates in the event of a collision […]
National Highways publishes eCall explanation video
National Highways has published a YouTube video explaining the emergency service contact system eCall to drivers. With the line “eCall SOS could save your life. Locate the button. Know when to use it,” the video explains what eCall is, how it works and when people should use it. It was produced with support of the […]
Apple working on crash detection feature
iPhone users involved in a car crash could soon have their phone automatically call for help. The Wall Street Journal has seen plans by the company to roll out a product feature called “crash detection” for iPhones and Apple Watches. It says crash detection uses data from sensors built into Apple devices including the accelerometer […]
National Highways and SMMT work on raising profile of eCall SOS in vehicles
National Highways is working with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to build greater awareness and understanding of eCall and eCall SOS button functions in vehicles. As of summer 2021, over 90% of newly sold cars in the UK have eCall. This built-in safety feature is automatically activated in the event of an […]
Public “needs more education” on eCall
Leading members of ITS (UK)’s Connected Vehicle Forum are warning some of the benefits of the eCall safety system are not being realised in the UK because people simply don’t know how to use it. eCall has been mandatory in all new vehicles for more than two years, but there is concern that drivers have […]
